before you leave

Before you leave to study

Everything you need to do before you start your study abroad journey.

Preparing for university

More tips on preparing for university here

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Packing for university: a guide for international students

What do you need to pack for university? What items should you take to university? You’ve applied to universities, you’ve accepted your place and now the time has come to move to your new home for the next few years. But what should you bring with you?

Grace McCabe

Student packing for university

You've got into university - what next? Tips on the next steps

As you head off to university, use this helpful guide to make sure you are prepared and ready for the new school year 

June Hughes

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A guide to the NHS for international students in the UK

Are international students eligible to use the NHS? Is the NHS free for international students? Your guide to using the NHS as an international student in the UK

Joy Hunter

September 3 2025

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Student resource: an app to help students settle into university

Happy Student is an app designed to help students settle into all aspects of university life 

Grace McCabe-Palmer

Student finance and budgeting

More advice on budgeting as a student here

How to choose a student bank account in Australia

A guide to student bank accounts in Australia

How do you open a bank account in Australia? Are there student bank accounts in Australia? What bank accounts are there for international students? This helpful guide breaks down how to choose the best bank account in Australia and how to apply for a bank account in Australia

Seeta Bhardwa

A guide to student bank accounts in Canada

A guide to student bank accounts in Canada

How do you apply for a bank account in Canada? What bank accounts are there for students in Canada? Can international students open a bank account in Canada? This helpful guide breaks down how to choose the best bank account in Canada and how to apply for a bank account in Canada

Seeta Bhardwa

A guide to student bank accounts in the United States.

Choosing an international student bank account in the US

How do you apply for a bank account in the US? What is the best student bank account in the US? Can international students have a bank account in the US? This helpful guide breaks down how to choose the best student bank account in the US for you

Seeta Bhardwa

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Guide to international student bank accounts in the UK

Which is the best student bank account in the UK? How do you apply for a bank account in the UK? Can international students open a bank account in the UK? Compare what each bank in the UK is offering domestic and international students with this comprehensive table 

Seeta Bhardwa

Accommodation

Explore more accommodation advice here

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Housing in the Netherlands: tips and information for international students

The Netherlands is a popular study destination for international students but it can be difficult to find housing there, so be prepared and make your life easier life by reading this short guide written by an international student who has been through it all.  

Dasha Yakusheva

December 15 2022

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How to find legitimate accommodation at university

Organising accommodation is among the many steps that international students have to complete before they start their studies. But how can students avoid accommodation scams?

Grace McCabe

A guide to student accommodation in Canada

A guide to student accommodation in Canada

Explore your options for student accommodation in Canada with this helpful guide to the main accommodation types

Seeta Bhardwa

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A guide to student accommodation in Australia

When searching for student accommodation in Australia, it’s important to know which options are available and how to budget for each one. This guide to student accommodation in Australia can help you to start you search

Seeta Bhardwa

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